North Texas
Garland ISD
Garland ISD teachers and staff in northeast Dallas County may have more help available than they realize. Through Homes for Texas Heroes, eligible employees may qualify for TSAHC down payment assistance, typically around 5% of the loan amount, with no first-time-buyer requirement and an MCC tax credit.
Quick Facts
- Region North Texas
- Total enrollment (2024) 50,000 Source: tea.texas.gov
- High schools 10
- Dominant UIL mixed
- TEA rating Met Standard Source: tea.texas.gov
Garland ISD serves the cities of Garland, Rowlett, Sachse, and portions of Dallas in eastern Dallas County. The district enrolls approximately 50,000 students. Garland ISD employees in qualifying education roles may participate in TSAHC Homes for Texas Heroes.
What Buyers Should Know
Garland ISD employees who fall within TSAHC’s Heroes Program eligibility — full-time classroom teachers, teacher aides, school librarians, school counselors, school nurses, and full-time school staff — may qualify for Homes for Texas Heroes down payment assistance. The Heroes program waives the first-time-buyer requirement and provides grant or forgivable-second-lien DPA up to approximately 5% of the loan amount, with income limits up to 115% of Dallas County AMI. Eligible buyers may also pair the program with the federal MCC tax credit for additional first-time-buyer benefit. Employment verification typically comes from Garland ISD HR on official letterhead.
Last verified: 2026-05-19. Verify Heroes Program eligibility at tsahc.org/homes-for-texas-heroes-program before applying.
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